Amos Hoffman

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Review:

This is the two hundred thirteen in a series of special Jazz on the Tube reviews of live stream performances.

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Interviewed then plays a solo set.

Amos Hoffman started playing guitar in his native Israel when he was six, soon adding the oud.

After attending the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, he spent time in Amsterdam, settling in New York City where he has worked with many artists including Claudia Acuna, bassist Avishai Cohen, Jason Linder, the Three Cohens, in addition to leading five albums of his own.

While he has become known for blending in elements of Middle East music with modern jazz, he can also play more straight ahead jazz as he shows during his Sept. 30, 2020 LiveStream.

After being briefly interviewed, Amos Hofman performs a continuous set of solo guitar filled with such standards as “Stella By Starlight,” “Ghost Of A Chance,” ”Prelude To A Kiss,” “Days Of Wine And Roses,” “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “Embraceable You,” “Body and Soul” and “Stompin’ At The Savoy” in thoughtful and swinging renditions.

Near the conclusion of this satisfying set conclusion, he guitarist is joined by flugelhornist Mark Rapp for two songs including “My Ideal.”

-Scott Yanow